 Author Name: Stanley A. Block , with The Marble Collector's Soc
Title: MARBLE MANIA
Binding: Hardcover
Type: BOOK
Publisher: SCHIFFER BOOKS
ISBN Number: 0764300148 / 9780764300141
Seller ID: 1919822
Covers marble makers & manufacturers, marbles made of glass, stone, minerals, & other materials; +games, toys, & other uses for marbles. Lists of clubs, societies, marbles shows & museums w/marble collections are included. 1318 color photos; 8.5x11 inches, 192 pgs. : 35%.
'The hobby of marble collecting is still in its infancy, with plenty of room for growth in all areas and for new collectors. Marble Maniar is the definitive photographic guide to collecting. This book incorporates over 1,300 color photographs, as well as an in-depth text covering the main areas of interests and information on marble manufacturers. Here are marbles made of stone, minerals, and materials other than glass; early handmade, machine-made, and contemporary handmade glass marbles; games, toys, and other uses for marbles. A glossary of terms; bibliography; lists of clubs, societies, marbles shows; and a list of museums with marble collections are included as well as a list of winners of the U. S. National Marble Tournaments since their inception. A value guide is included for each marble shown.
Price =
32.95 USD |
